Iola Sports – Page 55 – Ad Astra Radio

10 Recognized in Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Monday, August 4

TOPEKA, Kan. - 10 individuals were officially inducted to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Sat., Aug. 2 at Washburn University in Topeka. The honorees included former Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Wichita State Shockers, as well as honorees from local schools and small colleges. Listed below... Read More.

AfterShocks Win TBT Title In Front of 9,029 Fans

Monday, August 4

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - AfterShocks 82, Eberlein Drive 67 Leading scorers AfterShocks: Marcus Keene 22, Nike Sibande 14 Eberlein Drive: Junathaen Watson 14 What's next: The AfterShocks are champions of The Basketball Tournament. They will divide the $1 million prize after Sunday's win in front of 9,029 fans, most for a... Read More.

Kyle Isbel Has Go-Ahead Hit as Royals Score 5 in 10th to Beat Blue Jays 7-4

Monday, August 4

TORONTO (AP) - Kyle Isbel hit an RBI double in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Sunday. Vinnie Pasquantino hit a tying single with two out in the eighth, and Kansas City scored five in... Read More.

Royals’ Trade Deadline Moves Aim to Balance Winning Now and Building for the Future

Friday, August 1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals found themselves in a strange and precarious position at the trade deadline: They were both buyers and sellers, interested in supplementing the club to win now while simultaneously continuing to build for the future. In other words,... Read More.

AfterShocks Roll Into Championship Game On Sunday

Friday, August 1

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - AfterShocks 66, We Are D3 54 Leading scorers AfterShocks: James Woodard 12, Marcus Keene 10 We Are D3: Ty Nichols 14 What's next: The AfterShocks can win The Basketball Tournament title and the $1 million winner-take-all prize at 3 p.m. Sunday (FOX) at Koch Arena. They face... Read More.

KU Adds High School Champs Wall to Stadium, Eyes State Title Games with K-State

Thursday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas Football added a special piece to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium ahead of the conclusion of Phase I of renovations: A wall commemorating the current Kansas state champions in high school football. The Kansas Football social media announced the addition of the... Read More.

Royals Trade Catcher Fermin to Padres Right-Handed Pitchers Bergert, Kolek

Thursday, July 31

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals on Thursday traded backup catcher Freddy Fermin to the Padres for right-handed pitchers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek. In the leadup to MLB’s Trade Deadline, the Royals made moves that balanced what they hope is a postseason run in 2025... Read More.

K-State Women’s Basketball Sets 2025-26 Non-Conference Schedule

Thursday, July 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie announced the complete non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season on Thursday. The Wildcats' non-conference slate features six home games, including a visit from SEC foe Texas A&M, participation in the 2025 Cancun Challenge in... Read More.

Goodland Native, KU Football’s Leyton Cure Named to Wuerffel Trophy Preseason Watch List

Thursday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas redshirt senior Leyton Cure was one of 116 players named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, the organization announced on Thursday, awarded to college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence, and... Read More.

Perez’s Single in 10th Lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC Ties Record by Using 9 Pitchers in Shutout

Wednesday, July 30

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Salvador Perez drove in MJ Melendez with a single leading off the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Wednesday while matching a major league record by using nine total pitchers in the shutout. Sam... Read More.

K-State Men’s Basketball to Begin Exhibition Series with Missouri in 2025-26

Wednesday, July 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Former conference foes Kansas State and Missouri will play a home-and-home exhibition series each of the next two seasons beginning with a matchup on Friday, Oct. 24 at Mizzou Arena to open the 2025-26 season. The exhibition will be broadcast nationally... Read More.

Iola Hormigas Close 2025 Season

Wednesday, July 30

IOLA, Kan. - The KC Iola Hormigas finished off the 2025 season Tues., July 29, falling to the Garden City Wind 4-3 on the road. The Hormigas and Wind went back and forth, both scoring runs in the third and fifth innings. However, a walk-off home... Read More.